Is thrombophilia a major risk factor for deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities among Lebanese patients?

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Published in Vasc Health Risk Manag on August 06, 2009

Authors

R Kreidy1, N Irani-Hakime

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Vascular Surgery, Saint George Hospital, University Medical Center, Youssef Sursock Street, PO Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut 11002807, Lebanon. docrkdy@inco.com.lb

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